Lydhia Marie

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Lydhia Marie was born in a small town in Quebec, Canada. She discovered her passion for writing later in life during her last summer as an English student at Bishop’s University. To be honest, she wasn’t much of a reader before she started her degree, but this hate for words transformed into a passion for reading, and then morphed into a need for writing. Strange, but nonetheless true. After finishing her first draft, she attended a three-week creative writing course at the University of Oxford, where she realized that her first manuscript was very badly written. Fortunately, the idea behind the writing was “so unique and different,” according to an early critique of the novel, so she decided to rewrite the entire manuscript, from a blank pLydhia Marie was born in a small town in Quebec, Canada. She discovered her passion for writing later in life during her last summer as an English student at Bishop’s University. To be honest, she wasn’t much of a reader before she started her degree, but this hate for words transformed into a passion for reading, and then morphed into a need for writing. Strange, but nonetheless true. After finishing her first draft, she attended a three-week creative writing course at the University of Oxford, where she realized that her first manuscript was very badly written. Fortunately, the idea behind the writing was “so unique and different,” according to an early critique of the novel, so she decided to rewrite the entire manuscript, from a blank page to the epilogue. She enjoys books that transports her into a new world and characters that are both original and relatable. But most of all, she loves spending time writing or reading with her dog, Bookie, on her lap, looking adorable with his legs in the air and his belly ready to be rubbed....more

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Lydhia MarieTo be completely honest, I've never had writer's block... I've had the opposite problem though: you know, the one when you just can't stop the ideas…moreTo be completely honest, I've never had writer's block... I've had the opposite problem though: you know, the one when you just can't stop the ideas from flowing and don't have time to write them down!What do I do then? I get mad at myself for not always having a pen in my purse--or up my sleeve if I have to.

There were times, however, when I couldn't focus on writing because I was either too tired or I couldn't stop the arrow on my computer screen to click on the little F on the upper left corner. F stands for Facebook.To fix the situation, I either get myself a cup--or two--of tea and maybe even take some time to listen to inspirational music such as movie soundtracks from Hans Zimmer. (less)

Lydhia MarieDoing what you love? But I guess everybody should love their job, right? No, but really? I love creating new worlds and finding the perfect names for…moreDoing what you love? But I guess everybody should love their job, right? No, but really? I love creating new worlds and finding the perfect names for my characters. I can't use a character if their name doesn't fit with their personality. It simply doesn't work like that for me.It's also great to speak to your characters in your head when you're all alone... or maybe it's just me. Please don't send me to an asylum. (less)

I always say I don’t have enough time to read all my books, and yet I keep buying more and more, just because I intend to read them at one point in my life. Maybe next month, I’ll be in a mood to re-read the entire Harry Potter series. Or maybe I can finish some of the books I started but never finished. It all depends on what is going to happen at that prec...

ok, here's the thing... I have a love-hate relationship with this book.

Finished it in 2 days, because it was SO great to read about Juliette and Warner again...

and KENJI <3 of course. Always makes me laugh out loud. He's just the best. And he desok, here's the thing... I have a love-hate relationship with this book.

Finished it in 2 days, because it was SO great to read about Juliette and Warner again...

and KENJI <3 of course. Always makes me laugh out loud. He's just the best. And he deserves whatever his heart desires :)

The new characters introduced in Restore Me are unique and entertaining. The new plot is absolutely not what I was expecting -- which is awesome. I loved Juliette's growth in this as well: she goes from strong to insane to badass... and I'll stop there in case I mention any spoiler.

But then, then ending...

What. The. Freaking. Hell. was that??

Things move so fast towards the end that there's no way I could put the book down. And as I was reading, I could feel that something huge was going to happen. And I kept thinking that everyone should get ready instead of having all the drama.

And, of course, what happened was even worse than I'd expected.

And there's so much left untold.

So many character's lives hanging... PLUS that last scene with the pictures.

Like what the actual hell??

Then I remember that I just bought the hardcover because the paperback version isn't out yet -- which means that the next book is SO FAR AWAY! There's not even a cover for it yet.

ok, here's the thing... I have a love-hate relationship with this book.

Finished it in 2 days, because it was SO great to read about Juliette and Warner again...

and KENJI <3 of course. Always makes me laugh out loud. He's just the best. And he desok, here's the thing... I have a love-hate relationship with this book.

Finished it in 2 days, because it was SO great to read about Juliette and Warner again...

and KENJI <3 of course. Always makes me laugh out loud. He's just the best. And he deserves whatever his heart desires :)

The new characters introduced in Restore Me are unique and entertaining. The new plot is absolutely not what I was expecting -- which is awesome. I loved Juliette's growth in this as well: she goes from strong to insane to badass... and I'll stop there in case I mention any spoiler.

But then, then ending...

What. The. Freaking. Hell. was that??

Things move so fast towards the end that there's no way I could put the book down. And as I was reading, I could feel that something huge was going to happen. And I kept thinking that everyone should get ready instead of having all the drama.

And, of course, what happened was even worse than I'd expected.

And there's so much left untold.

So many character's lives hanging... PLUS that last scene with the pictures.

Like what the actual hell??

Then I remember that I just bought the hardcover because the paperback version isn't out yet -- which means that the next book is SO FAR AWAY! There's not even a cover for it yet.

I laughed out loud more than once -- who am I kidding? -- more than I'd like to admit. I've silently cried. And I've rolled my eyes at one of my favourite fictional characters. Because, let's face it, Harriet still has a lot to learn.

But mostly, thisI laughed out loud more than once -- who am I kidding? -- more than I'd like to admit. I've silently cried. And I've rolled my eyes at one of my favourite fictional characters. Because, let's face it, Harriet still has a lot to learn.

But mostly, this book was amazing. It was everything it needed to be to complete the full circle.

"Why did this series have to end? I loved the final instalment, demolishing it in one sitting, dreading the ending. Harriet didn't disappoint. I'll miss her random facts and the vibrant characters dotted throughout the books but most of all I'll mi..."
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“Weak or strong, everyone falls at least a thousand times throughout their life. It is in what they learn from their fall and how steady they become that you recognize the strongest of all." -Grandma (Magdalen)”
―
Lydhia Marie,
Remember

“Or when you’re drunk, your brain doesn’t have the ability to differentiate your feelings from your selves’, which leads you to act impulsively when influenced by your Red-self; like a child, when influenced by your Yellow-self; or to do everything slowly and act like Einstein, when influenced by your Blue-self. Same thing applies for other types of drugs.” -Samera”
―
Lydhia Marie,
Remember

“Weak or strong, everyone falls at least a thousand times throughout their life. It is in what they learn from their fall and how steady they become that you recognize the strongest of all." -Grandma (Magdalen)”
―
Lydhia Marie,
Remember

“Or when you’re drunk, your brain doesn’t have the ability to differentiate your feelings from your selves’, which leads you to act impulsively when influenced by your Red-self; like a child, when influenced by your Yellow-self; or to do everything slowly and act like Einstein, when influenced by your Blue-self. Same thing applies for other types of drugs.” -Samera”
―
Lydhia Marie,
Remember

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